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Man who died in shooting on H Street identified

The victim of a Saturday night shooting was identified by the Clark County coroner’s office Monday.

Joseph Jefferson, 23, was found dead on the scene about 8 p.m. in the 1600 block of H Street, near Owens Avenue.

According to the coroner, Jefferson died from multiple gunshot wounds.

The shooting is still under investigation and no new information was available Monday.

Contact reporter Kimber Laux at klaux@reviewjournal.com or (702) 383-0391

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